YEARLY HIGH
0.0078 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0060 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0068 CHF

2018 LRD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0078. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.0060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0076 to the December average rate of 0.0063, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0078 was down 30.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0112, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 39 CHF
2017 Average 48 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 30 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.03 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0077
0.0061
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to CHF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0073, compared to 0.0063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0006 CHF (High: 0.0078 / Low: 0.0072). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CHF (High: 0.0063 / Low: 0.0062).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0076) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0108), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0032 (-29.63%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0076
2017 Avg (January) 0.0108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0078 0.0072 0.0076
February 0.0077 0.0072 0.0074
March 0.0073 0.0072 0.0072
April 0.0075 0.0073 0.0074
May 0.0076 0.0071 0.0075
June 0.0071 0.0066 0.0070
July 0.0066 0.0062 0.0064
August 0.0066 0.0063 0.0064
September 0.0063 0.0060 0.0063
October 0.0064 0.0063 0.0063
November 0.0064 0.0063 0.0063
December 0.0063 0.0062 0.0063